Downingtown, PA

Census Place

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2024 Population

8,255

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

38.9

0.517% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

5.64%

20.1% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$96,228

16.9% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$353,800

9.71% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

5,059

2.45% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Downingtown, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.7% of the residents in Downingtown, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Downingtown, PA are Chester County Intermediate Unit (38 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Downingtown, PA was $353,800, and the homeownership rate was 48%.

Most people in Downingtown, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Downingtown, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Downingtown, PA is home to a population of 8.26k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 16.6% of Downingtown, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.37k people).

In 2024, there were 4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.05k people) in Downingtown, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.26k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.7%

2024 Citizenship

92.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89.7% of Downingtown, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Downingtown, PA was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Downingtown, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Downingtown, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.05k ± 553
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.26k ± 380
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.07k ± 380

6.7%

Hispanic Population

553 people

6.7% of the people in Downingtown, PA are hispanic (553 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Downingtown, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
China
73,024 ± 6,616 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

Foreign-Born Population

16.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.37k people

13.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.1k people

As of 2024, 16.6% of Downingtown, PA residents (1.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Downingtown, PA was 13.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Downingtown, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
125 ± 73
Gulf War (2001-)
41 ± 48
Korea
22 ± 41

Downingtown, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.05 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Downingtown, PA.

Health

95.5% of the population of Downingtown, PA has health coverage, with 66.5% on employee plans, 7.59% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 8.32% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 42.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.48%

Uninsured

66.5%

Employer Coverage

7.59%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

8.32%

Non-Group

1.85%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Downingtown, PA grew by 60.4% from 2.79% to 4.48%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Downingtown, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Downingtown, PA employs 5.06k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Downingtown, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (716 people), Manufacturing (689 people), and Educational Services (486 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($155,440), Wholesale Trade ($146,333), and Finance & Insurance ($106,645).

Employment

Occupations

5.06k

2024 Value

± 759

2.45%

1 Year growth

± 21.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Downingtown, PA grew at a rate of 2.45%, from 4.94k employees to 5.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Downingtown, PA, are Management Occupations (826 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (768 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (402 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Downingtown, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.06k

2024 Value

± 759

2.45%

1 Year growth

± 21.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Downingtown, PA grew at a rate of 2.45%, from 4.94k employees to 5.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Downingtown, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (716 people), Manufacturing (689 people), and Educational Services (486 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Downingtown, PA, though some of these residents may live in Downingtown, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,404

Median earning men ± $14,060

$48,847

Median earning women ± $7,899

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($200,425), Wholesale Trade ($145,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($202,917), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,833), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,089).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Downingtown, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Downingtown, PA awarded 38 degrees. The student population of Downingtown, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 77 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Downingtown, PA are Black or African American (18 and 47.4%), White (15 and 39.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 7.89%), and Asian (1 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Downingtown, PA by number of degrees awarded are Chester County Intermediate Unit (38 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Downingtown, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (38 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2024 in Downingtown, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 78.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 82 (6.1% men and 93.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 82 students enrolled in Downingtown, PA, 6.1% men and 93.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 46 records, of which 95.7% were women and 4.35% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

38 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Downingtown, PA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Downingtown, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Chester County Intermediate Unit

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

38 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chester County Intermediate Unit with 38 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 6 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Downingtown, PA, which is 0.188 times less than the 32 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 18 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 15 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Downingtown, PA was $353,800 in 2024, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $322,500 to $353,800, a 9.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Downingtown, PA is 48%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Downingtown, PA have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Downingtown, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$353,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$18,133

$1,692

Median Property Taxes

±$267

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Downingtown, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Downingtown, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48%

Homeownership

2024

58.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 48% of the housing units in Downingtown, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Downingtown, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$96,228

Median Household Income

± $8,481

3.53k

Number of Households

± 539

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.53k households in Downingtown, PA grew to $96,228 from the previous year's value of $82,292.

The following chart displays the households in Downingtown, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Downingtown, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.463

2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.3%)
Worked At Home (15.7%)
Carpooled (9%)

In 2024, 73.3% of workers in Downingtown, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Downingtown, PA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Downingtown, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Downingtown, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Downingtown, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Downingtown, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Downingtown, PA (462 out of 8.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Downingtown, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.